Year: 2025

Following the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 241 lives, Prime Minister Modi visited the site to assess the damage. The crash of Flight AI171, en route to London, prompted a formal investigation led by the AAIB, with international assistance. Compensation has been announced for the victims’ families as rescue and identification efforts continue amidst the devastation.

A recent Air India crash near Ahmedabad highlights India’s history of air disasters. Past incidents include the 2020 Kozhikode crash and the 2010 Mangaluru accident. The 1996 Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision remains the worst. Other crashes involved pilot error, weather, and infrastructure issues. These tragedies led to safety improvements and stricter protocols in Indian aviation.

Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London, carrying 242 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. The flight encountered a catastrophic failure, prompting immediate rescue operations and a formal investigation by DGCA and Boeing.